{"title":"Clock FAQ \u0026 How-To's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThese basic instructions work for all of our quartz clock movements.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep by Step Clock Hands Mounting Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. Drill a 3\/8 inch hole through the material you are working with and insert the movement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Slide brass washer over shaft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. Attach dial mounting hex nut.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. Gently press hour hand onto shaft at 12:00 position.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. Place minute hand over shaft at 12:00 position.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Gently screw minute nut in place.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. a) Press on second hand at 12:00 position.\u003cbr\u003eb) If you did not receive a second hand (such as with High Torque Movement) then you will install the end cap instead of the minute hand nut and second hand.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Install a Fresh Duracell or Energizer Battery - no other brands are reliable with any of our clock movements.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Ic-768r0-c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClock Parts Troubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rowtwo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columntwo lefttwo\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columntwo middletwo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet your clock at the 12:00 position exactly - either when installing the hands or changing a battery.  It ensures synchronization - do this whenever installing a battery and then move the hands to the correct time using the dial\u003cbr\u003e(or small spindle on the side of a small clock insert).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, and this is almost always the culprit - install a fresh, brand-new Duracell or Energizer battery that is NOT a rechargeable type. We almost never have a faulty clock part, so we always ask that this be checked first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb) If that doesn't work, also try a battery from a separate fresh pack - we've found this solves problems too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, check that your battery connection is firm. The battery shouldn't wiggle at all when in place.  You may want to pull the little metal tabs in towards the battery for a firmer fit you can use any small tool to do that without harming the clock - just a little bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird, make sure your clock hands don't touch at all when they move around. Any rubbing can slow them or move them improperly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb) If you have a clock insert, many can be taken apart to adjust the hands.  If not, just let us know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are using a pendulum, the pendulum swing mechanism has to be completely perpendicular to your wall. The pendulum action is based on momentum, not on the battery. We haven't had to replace a movement because of a faulty pendulum. We're here to help! So just ask if any of these tips don't quite work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the end caps\/end nuts are on perfectly straight - they are tiny - so may take a couple of times to get them right.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHangers are optional.  Sold separately for standard clock motors\u003cbr\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bearwood.com\/picture-framing-hardware.html\"\u003eUse our picture hardware to hang larger clocks.)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock hands can be trimmed unless they have the metal weight on the tail end (only on large hands)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8277\/0600\/collections\/clock-faq-how-tos-3376857.jpg?v=1782868502","url":"https:\/\/www.bearwood.com\/collections\/clock-how-to-and-faq.oembed","provider":"Bear Woods Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}